Looks like you put a ton of work into that rifle, well done. A 1903 is on my list, but they seem to be getting a expensive. Keep us informed on your progress.

robertusa123

03-08-2013 02:53 AM

i notic that they are going for 1000 to 1600 on the online gunbroker sights
will haft to check out a pawn shop or 2 to see what they ae going for their

robertb6112

03-08-2013 02:58 AM

I paid $350 for a sporterized one and all I need is a hand guard to turn it back to its original specs. I have about $650 in it.

kfox75

03-08-2013 06:18 AM

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Looking good so far. I have my grandfather's old 1903 Mark 1 which he picked up and sporterized in the early '50s. Shoots great, but I wish he had left it intact. It is basically a $250 deer rifle now, instead of a collector's piece. Maybe I'll get bored at some point, and start odering the parts to put it back to original condition. For now, I'll keep using it the way it sits. I miss him now that he is gone, and I think the best way to remember him is to take it out and hopefully get the first buck of the season with it this year. R.I.P. Poppa Bear.

robertusa123

03-08-2013 11:13 AM

i think your grandfathers rifle is worth more the way it sits the way he wanted it

racer_x

03-08-2013 12:33 PM

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Here's mine another one handed down from gramps nice sporter

303tom

03-08-2013 01:28 PM

You did good, can`t weight to see the other one when it`s done................

JTJ

03-08-2013 02:35 PM

Some of the old army outfits had 2 stocks for their 03's. A working stock and a parade stock which was kept pristine and shined. They used boiled linseed oil on the stocks.